Transportation Options

How to get to The Maxwell Hotel at Seattle Center

They don’t call this area Seattle Center for nothing. You’re right in the middle of it all when you’re a guest at The Maxwell Hotel. We’re located just a few blocks from the Space Needle so getting here is super easy—just head toward the tall pointy thing. (Okay, if that isn’t quite specific enough you’ll find handy directions below.) See you soon.

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Getting Here Quickly…Reserve a taxi prior to your arrival in Seattle. A one-way fare from Sea-Tac Airport should cost between $38 and $45. It’s a quick trip through our beautiful city! (20-30 minutes, depending on traffic).

Getting Here On a Budget … Hop on a convenient Link Light Rail train from Sea-Tac Airport to the 'Westlake Station' stop in downtown Seattle. One-way fares are $2.75. Allow 66 minutes for the train trip. Once you’re there, take the elevators from the train tunnel up to the Seattle Monorail station. You'll find the Monorail elevator on the other side of Westlake Station near 'Bay D' and Nordstrom, here is a map of Westlake Station. One-way Monorail fares are $2.25 for adults. The Seattle Monorail will take you directly to Seattle Center and only takes a few minutes. Operation hours vary, so please check their website (if after hours, catch a cab from Westlake Station to The Maxwell... it should only cost a few dollars). The Maxwell Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Seattle Monorail stop at Seattle Center. Simply walk North through Seattle Center, cross Mercer Street and you’ll find our hotel on Roy Street! Here are some handy walking directions to the hotel from the Monorail station.

Taxi Cabs

All Seattle taxi cabs operate at the same rate, set by King County. $2.50 meter drop, $2.00 per mile. Extra person charges may apply. Taxi service, one way, to or from Sea-Tac Airport – estimated cost $38 - $45.

Town Cars

Prefer the style of a town car over a taxi? Stop by or call the front desk at 206-286-0629. We'll set you up with a great ride from Kale Express Town Car.

Rates:(Departing from The Maxwell Hotel, unless otherwise noted)

From Sea-Tac Airport to The Maxwell Hotel:

Town Car: $50

SUV: $75

Van: 8 passengers $100

To Sea-Tac Airport:

Town Car: $45

SUV: $65

Van: 8 passengers $90

To Pier 91:

Town Car: $25

SUV: $45

Van: 8 passengers $70

To Pier 66:

Town Car: $20

SUV: $30

Van: 8 passengers $60

From Pier 91 to Sea-Tac Airport:

Town Car: $60

SUV: $90

Van: 8 passengers $12/person

*Guests requesting a van for more than 8 passengers will be charged $12/person

Airport Shuttle

Shuttle Express is a 24 hour service. Shuttle Express does pick ups and drop offs 24 hours a day. Reservations are required for pick ups from the hotel. We highly suggest reservations from the airport, however, walk-ups are taken. Rates are from $19.00 one way, per person.

TIP: There may be a wait with or without a reservation at the airport as they wait to ensure they have enough people on board to justify making the trip to Seattle. Sometimes this can take a while, however, sometimes there is little to no wait depending on the time of day.

You may either book online with Shuttle Express or call them at 425-981-7000.